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Arak\u00a0<\/a>(\u05e2\u05e8\u05e7) is the undoubted king of Israeli spirits. It’s a sambuca-like aniseed drink with normally around 40-50% alcohol, best served on the rocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also goes well with orange or grapefruit juice, and you can find it at just about any pub or bar in Tel Aviv.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Arak\u00a0(\u05e2\u05e8\u05e7) is the undoubted king of Israeli spirits. It’s a sambuca-like aniseed drink with normally around 40-50% alcohol, best served on the rocks. It also goes well with orange or grapefruit juice, and you can find it at just about any pub or bar in Tel Aviv. 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